The Steel Guitar Forum

Olli, I see you have two U12s. One with a metal neck and one with a wood neck. Is there a big tone difference with the wood neck. I love the retro look of the wood necks with the inlay. What about the sustane on the one with the wood neck?

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blue Willy deserves a blue Webb

hey larry!! what about a blue packaseat !!!

im gona make me one in blue here next

Or you could just buy one from Thom!

Yes, yes, yes, Somebody is making beautiful lacquer guitars, and Abalone, thats like gold to a prospector.
This is a Beautiful peice of work, reminicant of Sho-bud and all those classic's. Wow!!!

Erv. i bet larry is drolling right now lol

Of course! Thats a stunning looking guitar .
I caught eye of the changer string angle, you know that reduces string breakage.
I must resist pulling out my credit card.

and how about mr Larry Scott isnt he getting the droll drippin for a blue packaseat

Jani Peter Sandvik wrote:and how about mr Larry Scott isnt he getting the droll drippin for a blue packaseat

DRIP DRIP DRIP

Hey Larry, it looks like you have it all...a great Steel, a great Amp. I have my Williams 600 series since July of 2007 and have not broken any strings yet. I get a kick out of these guys talking about using a 11, 11.5 or 12 for their third string...with the Williams 600 series, it does not matter which of the three you use because the 600 series relegates string breakage to the history books. I love playing E9th without worring about breaking the 3rd and 4th strings...now that C pedal gets pushed a lot without worry...Williams 600 series is a great way to go...you do not have to be delicate with the Willy..just tune it and play it.

Brad Malone wrote: I have my Williams 600 series since July of 2007 and have not broken any strings yet. I get a kick out of these guys talking about using a 11, 11.5 or 12 for their third string...with the Williams 600 series, it does not matter which of the three you use because the 600 series relegates string breakage to the history books.

eeehummm!!! i have broken 6 strings since i got mine in march 2008. but it doesnt mather,. strings break and then you replace a new one and thats it. I dont regret a day when i bought this williams.
I raise my hat for Bill Rudolplh!

I'll raise a cold pint to Bill

Jani stop buying your strings at wal-mart

Larry Scott wrote:I'll raise a cold pint to Bill

Jani stop buying your strings at wal-mart

Wal-mart = Halpa Halli
http://www.hhnet.fi/

I've had my Williams since 2006 and I've broken maybe 4 or 5 Jagwires since then.

Brad M. I'm curious as to what kind of playing you do such as multiple nights at various clubs every weekend or do you play mostly at home?

There is no reason you should be breaking strings on almost any guitar (of course guitars with no roller nut can be a problem). THe trick is to learn when they are about to break and change it before it does. Some things I look for are: Problems tuning the string to pitch; Trouble keeping it in tune while I play (goes for pedal tuning too); strange (I don't know how to describe it) tone on the string. Also, when they turn black, it is a good indication that it's time to change.

Since this is a Williams thread, my new 600 series, 2 weeks old.

That is a GAWGEOUS GEETAR

Now if I could only get a Webb to match.

Brad M. I'm curious as to what kind of playing you do such as multiple nights at various clubs every weekend or do you play mostly at home<<

Mr Wood, I play at home, strictly for my own therapy. I use to play in clubs back in the 70's but went on to better things. I retired from the Railroad 9 years ago and playing Steel for an hour or so a day adds to the joy of retirement. I'm still using the GHS strings on my Willy but have Jagwires on my Mullen.

Hey Richard, great looking Willy. When did Bill start putting the "right side W logo" back on the 600 series?

Nice looking guitar, Richard. I love the wood necks.

Brad,

Bill told me that he stopped putting the wreath with the W on the right side after the switch to the 600 series. I told him that the logo was the ONLY reason I would buy his guitar (kidding of course). He said he got complaints that the logo looked too "busy" and decided to stop putting them on. In my opinion, a big mistake. It's no different than putting the Mercedes hood ornament on a Mercedes. It added a touch of class that other steels don't have. I can't see people complaining about this when you see Sho~Bud, Emmons and others putting their model names on the right side. I think Bill should put them on as standard (or maybe an option). It is such a classy logo. It rates right up there with the Emmons and Sho~Bud logos,

I never met a man that was so concerned about the quality of his guitar and making sure everything was perfect (or as close as can be had).

I would recommend a Williams to anyone. Possibly the best guitar on the market right now.

If you see this Bill, I would like 2 white Williams logos for my car windows and the D2F cover I bought. I will be happy to pay, but I think I gave you some great references (of course, just kidding again). I will email you about this.

BUY A WILLIAMS. YOU WON'T BE SORRY.

Jani, which string are you breaking on you Willy? If it's the third when you press the "B" pedal down, make sure you back off the nylon tuning nut when you put a new string on. I back it off about one full (360º) turn, then bring it back to pitch with the new string.

The only string I ever broke on any of the Willy's I've owned has been caused by not changing them when the "warning symtems" Richard mentioned occured.

Larry Scott, I just ordered a Webb from Tom Bradshaw with the "maroon" covering. Looking forward to it's arrival.

Geo

Hey Richard, I agree 100% with everything you said. I think the logo belongs there on the right side of the front..it gives the front a sense of balance... whoever said that it makes the look too busy is incorrect IMHO. However, it is good that you talked Bill into making it an option because some people may feel different. Richard, I hope more people get a chance to try the Williams 600 series because I think it is one of the best on the market but if someone can tell me of a better one, I'm all ears...in the same price range, of course.

I don't know if Bill is making the logo an option or not. I just asked him to put one on and he did. I don't think he has a big stock of them. I would definitely start putting them back on if I was him. as Brad says, it adds a balance to the front of the guitar.

Jani, Are your hands extremely acidic? I have owned Williams guitars exclusively since 1986. These are the old style changers. I haven't broken 6 strings on either guitar in 22 years. Check your changer fingers for burrs.